BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

Mahjong Game Room with Wet Bar
Photo of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Houston with mirror splashback, recessed-panel cabinets and blue cabinets.

2018 - Francis Street

Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen Designer (Savannah Schmitt) Cabinetry (Eudora Full Access, Cottage Door Style, Creekstone with Bushed Gray Finish) Photographer (Keeneye) Interior Designer (JVL Creative - Jesse Vickers) Builder (Arnett Construction)

Family Room Renovation

Splashworks - SWKB Design Build

Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Design - South Dakota

David Charlez Designs

Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional galley home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

Millennial Farmhouse

Wendy Glaister Interiors

A wet bar invites guests to make themselves at home. The homeowners' vintage champagne bucket collection is displayed in the glass front cabinetry.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Oceanfront Beach House

Nicola's Home

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall home bar in Portland Maine with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and white splashback.

Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Warm & Tranquil

Dependable Renovations Ltd

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Garyson Woods Basement + Bar Project

Michaelson Homes LLC

The original bar had stained cabinets that more closely matched the bar. The homeowners did not want to repaint the Pottery Barn stand-alone bar, but they were interested in updating the stained cabinetry. Michaelson Homes painted the cabinets in Black Fox, as well as added a cabinet and double crown above the fridge. To balance the bar, a floor to ceiling wine rack was installed. The upper cabinets were removed and replaced with floating shelves made by Riverside Customer Cabinetry. The rustic brass brackets are from Signature Hardware.

Park City Contemporary Kitchen and Bathroom

Teerlink Cabinet

Springgate Photography
Contemporary home bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets.

Compact Home Bar Features Walnut Top and Liquor Storage Drawers

Bay Area Kitchens

Solid walnut custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode, which features a hand-rubbed gray stain on the 1" thick walnut doors and drawer fronts, features two special liquor storage drawers.

Northshore Lakehouse

Kristina Crestin Design

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Manchester with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

GLENDALE-COMPLETE HOME REMODEL

SES Builders Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Uptown Brownstone 2

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

A fresh and inviting bar space was added to the basement level to offer a lovely spot to entertain next to the Media Room. A mirrored backsplash with steel & glass shelving, and discreet LED lighting brighten this space that otherwise been dark at the lower level. Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Living Room built-in Bar

The Renowned Group

Cambria Britannica matte quartz backsplash and countertop that match the Countertops and backsplashes featured in the kitchen. The shells were also custom matched to the Du Chateau Danbe Hardwood Floors.

Palm Beach Spanish Villa

Beacon Construction Group Inc

Mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Knoll Drive House

Bria Hammel Interiors

Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white benchtop and light hardwood floors.

Lake House

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Retreat

Rebecca Driggs Interiors

Sean Costello
This is an example of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Home Bar Design Ideas

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.